Energy & Transportation Environmental Goals and Resources

Princeton Residents who responded to the EAC's Fall 2017 Survey expressed interest and enthusiasm around energy issues related to green energies. The following overall goals were identified by the Environmental Action Committee and are detailed in the Environmental Action Plan.

Becoming a Designated Green Community

Obtain financial and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives
Decrease energy use / increase energy conservation
Increase fuel efficiency of Town vehicles

Powering Town Buildings, Homes, and Businesses

Incentivize a switch to electric power for heating, cooling, and transportation through reductions in the cost of electric power
Decrease greenhouse gas emissions
Increase access to sustainable energy options
Decrease energy use

Heating and Cooling

Replace fossil fuel- and wood-based heat energy sources with alternative sources (e.g., electricity and/or geothermal)
Increase energy conservation
Decrease greenhouse gas emissions

Transportation

Decrease vehicle (greenhouse gas) emissions
Encourage increased use of electric vehicles